The Second Peloponnesian War and the Plague of Athens

What strategic action did Pericles take to protect the Athenians at the start of the Second Peloponnesian War?

• He ordered the construction of new city walls.

• He instructed all Athenians outside the city to move inside the city walls.

• He formed an alliance with the Persian Empire.

• He commanded the Athenian navy to attack Sparta.

Which historian documented the mysterious plague that struck Athens during the war?

• Herodotus

• Thucydides

• Plato

• Aristotle

What was one of the initial symptoms of the plague that affected the Athenians?

• Strong fever in the head

• Severe headaches

• Loss of appetite

• Skin rashes

What was a significant consequence of the plague on the Athenian population?

• Increased birth rates

• Widespread famine

• Loss of memory and recognition

• Improved immunity to other diseases

What was the outcome of the Second Peloponnesian War for Athens?

• Athens formed a new alliance with Sparta.

• Athens emerged victorious and expanded its empire.

• Athens signed a peace treaty with Persia.

• Athens fell to Sparta, leading to the dissolution of the Delian League.